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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Postpartum Care

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  • Thromboembolic events are a significant cause of maternal mortality, particularly in the postpartum period.
  • Assessing immediate postpartum mobility after cesarean delivery is crucial for understanding patient recovery and potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate immediate patient mobility following cesarean delivery using digital step counters.
  • To identify factors associated with reduced mobility in the early postpartum phase.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study involving patients undergoing cesarean delivery.
  • Patients wore pedometers for 48 hours post-cesarean to record mobility.
  • Comparison of mobility between high, intermediate, and low step count groups.

Main Results:

  • Average steps in the first 48 hours varied significantly across mobility groups (high: 6974, intermediate: 2724, low: 1056).
  • Demographics, parity, and intrapartum/postpartum course were not linked to mobility.
  • Smokers exhibited increased mobility (1549 more steps) compared to non-smokers post-cesarean.

Conclusions:

  • No specific risk factors for reduced postpartum mobility after cesarean delivery were identified.
  • Smokers demonstrated higher ambulation, potentially linked to external needs.
  • Thromboprophylaxis decisions will continue to rely on established risk factors.